Explore the Trails

Step outside and experience the Pine Bush in full bloom.

Whether you're hiking, discovering hidden wildlife, or enjoying a StoryWalk®, the trails offer adventure, beauty, and surprises around every corner.
 

• Scavenger Hunt: What Pine Bush animals can you find hiding along the Karner Barrens blue trail behind the Discovery Center? Pick up or download a scavenger hunt before your next hike to see if you can spot them all!

• Trailhead Trek Stamp Rally: Visit the trailheads of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and record each visit with layers of a stamp that together create a colorful picture. Start at trailhead #1 behind the Discovery Center.

• Lupine Selfie: Look for selfie stations along the trail that hold your phone so you can pose for a picture.

• StoryWalk®: Read a book as you walk along the blue trail in the Karner Barrens region of the Pine Bush Preserve.

• Walks and Hikes: Make a reservation for an expert-led Lupine Walk, a guided trip through the Valley of the Dunes or an accessible walk and roll.*  Attendance is free, registration required: https://albanypinebush.org/visit-calendar

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve consists of 12 trailheads and over 20 miles of trails. Try a new hike today!